What is the meaning of actuate?

Put in motion or move to act.
- usage: "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
- synonyms: trip, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off
Give an incentive for action.
- usage: "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
- synonyms: motivate, propel, move, prompt, incite

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